Angela Casley serves up three delicious offerings for summer days.

Start your summer off on a high with Angela Casley's tasty fresh salad.

Perfect to take for a picnic or to whip up when unexpected visitors turn up for lunch.

Make the most of cherries while they're in season and finish off your picnic with a large slice of this festive cherry and almond cake.

Architect and community co-ordinator Waikare Komene shares his favourite things.

Check out this week's food finds, from where to dine to last minute Christmas gifts.

Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen creates a simple flourless cake using three ingredients.

The writer with a homemade, green-living aesthetic on her summer plans.

The managing director of Ruby will spend summer with family at Whiritoa beach.

How much have you absorbed from the world of wine this year? Take Jo Burzynska’s annual quiz to find out.

Roll on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. We’ve got it covered, says beauty editor Janetta Mackay.

Nici Wickes toasts a year of fabulous eating and the amazing people behind Auckland’s dynamic restaurant scene, with a look back at some of her favourite reviews of 2014.

It has been 30 years since Paul Serville first put his name on a salon and, says beauty editor Janetta Mackay, he remains a driving force in the industry he loves.

To celebrate the opening of Dior’s first New Zealand flagship store, the Viva fashion team took to the streets of Montmartre to capture the iconic brand’s vibrant new accessories.

As Dior opens its new Auckland boutique, here are five things you need to know about the French fashion house.

The experts at Vada Salon share tips on how to create some easy dos

The brand’s sacking of its top team reflects the changing fortunes of luxury fashion, says Maxine Frith.

Old and new favourites for a drink, icecream or sit-down meal on the road.

Multi-sensory dining experiences see fine food and the arts intersect, writes Jo Burzynska.

A collector, an entertainer, a dog lover. Pour a little thought into gifting wine, says Jo Burzynska.

One of our favourite restaurateurs shares her plans for the festive season.

Impress your loved ones with Angela Casley’s tasty gift ideas.

The foodie in your life will appreciate these fabulous finds this Christmas.